summer of action
Summer of Action is a summer-long initiative to increase awareness and understanding of the benefits of international exchange programs on Americans and their local communities. International exchange programs have a strong American constituency, and local advocacy engagement is crucial to showcasing this to Members of Congress in their home districts and states.
SUMMER OF ACTION 2025 IS HERE!
What can you do to take action?
Commit your organization to leading advocacy this summer in at least one city or community. As a Community Lead, you’ll organize a visit to, or an event with, a Member of Congress and their staff from a state and/or district that you engage in. It’s that simple!
Ready to act? Here are your next steps:
Review the Alliance’s list of priority states and communities
If there is a community where you would like to lead advocacy that is not listed here, you can share that with us in the sign up form and we’ll include it.
Sign up to be a community lead for a priority community or state
After you’ve signed up, we’ll be in touch shortly with next steps and the information and resources needed to help get you started.
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what people are saying
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Julie Ball, Director of Marketing and External Communications, AFS-USA
I was proud to represent the international exchange community during my Summer of action meeting and believe that through this type of advocacy, we are making the world a better place.
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Kristin Friedman, Director of Program Services, AuPairCare
I believe the heartfelt stories shared during our summer of action meeting made a strong impression on the member of congress and their staff.
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Kali A. Wright, Program Coordinator, InterExchange – Camp USA
My Summer of Action engagement was an inspirational reminder that not only is it a privilege to advocate for our programs and host communities, but also that it is our duty as experts in the field.